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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What does Uncle Ian say they have been given in order to become part of the brotherhood?
(a) The Trippy Show
(b) Small Tripods
(c) Caps
(d) Wealth
2. What company planned to sponsor a television adaptation of the Tripods?
(a) Japanese Broadcasting Corporation
(b) Public Broadcasting Corporation
(c) American Broadcasting Corporation
(d) British Broadcasting Corporation
3. What does Angela do while Dr. Monmouth is talking to Laurie and the others?
(a) Plays with her dolls
(b) Goes for a walk
(c) Sneaks out of the house
(d) Watches the Trippy show
4. What does the author say is a fundamental weakness of science fiction books?
(a) The fact that all the good stories have already been told
(b) The lack of imagination of most writers
(c) The tendency to overestimate invaders
(d) The inability to guess the future
5. What chapter is Laurie studying in physics?
(a) Eight
(b) Nine
(c) One
(d) Fourteen
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Aunt Caroline say about Nathanael when she talks to Laurie on the phone?
2. What is the warning given by the Head Man at school?
3. Where does Angela say she's going as she leaves the house?
4. How many rockets are fired from the approaching fighter-bombers?
5. What is Laurie doing when Uncle Ian arrives?
Short Essay Questions
1. Briefly describe the Trippy show that Laurie sees for the first time.
2. What does Laurie say is the difference between his calling Ilse by her name and Andy calling Miranda by her name?
3. What does Wild Bill say each of the Tripods did after they landed the first time?
4. What is the reaction of the boys when the military arrives?
5. What are some of the ways the boys try to explain away the sounds and sight of the Tripod?
6. What does the author say about Will in the book "The City of Gold and Lead?"
7. What is the argument Ian and Nathanael give to try to convince Laurie to accept a Cap?
8. Why does Ilse offer Laurie cookies and why does he refuse?
9. Why is the decision made for the family to take the boat out of the country?
10. Describe Laurie's relationship with his father.
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